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BSc (Hons)
Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists
Including a brand-new Telehealth Hub and rehabilitation zone
Work under the supervision of accredited staff in our dedicated patient facing clinic
Learn how to help athletes recover from injury and design injury prevention programmes for sports teams with our sports therapy degree.
Whether you have ambitions of working within the professional sports environment or running your own clinic, our accredited Sports Therapy degree gives you the skills, knowledge, and experience to treat and rehabilitate individuals with neurological, muscular, or skeletal complaints.
The course utilises a range of industry-leading technologies and facilities to provide outstanding educational experiences.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Throughout all levels of the degree, you are able to participate in placement type activities. Some of these activities are ‘internal’ which are supervised and potentially hosted by Staffordshire University.
You will gain valuable applied hands on experience within our dedicated patient facing clinic (SUST Clinic), these hours contribute towards your total placement hours and are necessary to gain membership with the Society of Sports Therapy. The clinic treats all aspects of neuromusculoskeletal disorders and can see up to four clients at any time. Clients range from elite athletes to sedentary individuals. The Sports Therapy degree allows you to gain valuable practical experience working under the guidance of qualified health professionals.
You will work with our external partners in a range of different settings such as professional sport, sports therapy, physiotherapy clinics and in an NHS setting. You will have the chance to represent the Sports Therapy degree and Staffordshire University at many national sporting events throughout the year.
As an undergraduate in our sport and exercise department, you can also join our Sports Academy as a volunteer, helping to deliver physical activity and classroom-based workshops to young people in schools and communities.
Students on our Sports Therapy degrees have worked with:
Our lecturing staff are all passionate professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the teaching and learning on the degree is inspiring, challenging, and accessible to all students. Our staff have all worked in industry; field, clinical and research based which allows them to bring their first-hand experiences to teaching. Whether that be emergency trauma on a football pitch, a particularly complex injury case or the chance to be involved with your lecturer’s latest data collection for research.
You will build knowledge surrounding soft tissue techniques, clinical anatomy, exercise prescription and rehabilitation and physiological response to exercise, biomechanics, and nutrition for injury. You will also complete a first aid and emergency trauma management course and gain work placement experience. In your final year you will design,
Our sessions are a mixture of theoretical learning and practical case scenarios in modest groups of up to 16 which means you are more readily supported with your studies and allows you to engage easily within the sessions.
Upon graduating, you will be a professional sports therapist ready to work across a dynamic and growing industry.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Our modules are 20 or 40 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
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Join Course Leaders Rebecca Warnett, and Edward Stanhope, as they take you on a tour around the facilities available in our BSc Sports Therapy course.
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The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Anatomy is an integral part of knowledge for student studying rehabilitation and manual therapies as it is the foundations of any assessment or treatment you will give to a client. This module allows you to understand musculoskeletal anatomy in both a theoretical way and practically. You will have the skills to identify bones and bony landmarks, specific muscle origins and insertions and how they work functionally in the body, on a diagram, skeletal structure and on a human model.
Module code: SPOR40960
An important feature of graduate injury rehabilitation and manual therapy is that therapists operate within an evidence-based paradigm, it is therefore important that students gain knowledge and understanding of searching for, appraising, and interpreting evidence. This module will introduce students to the skills necessary to find relevant academic journal articles, extract key information from these articles, and interpret their findings. This module provides the transferable skills needed to write assignments on the degree.
Module code: SPOR40961
The module aims to provide you with essential knowledge and experience in the delivery of exercise prescription through the development of an instructional resource. Your resource will be in a multi-platform format with video, audio and written elements maximising accessibility. You will develop an understanding of the principles of exercise prescription through a series of lectures and practical workshops and develop your knowledge, understanding and proficient delivery in exercise prescription. You will also be introduced to methods of physiological assessment e.g., range of movement, proprioception, strength, power, and aerobic capacity. The module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the muscular-skeletal, cardio-vascular and neuro-muscular systems in relation to the principles of training for performance.
Module code: SPOR40980
Module code: SPOR40962
This module gives students the opportunity to undertake their own research and use the findings to inform their practice. The module will introduce students to a range of experimental trial designs including, cohort, case control, cross-sectional and randomised controlled trials. Students will replicate an experimental trial in which they will be required to plan, conduct and report the findings of a injury rehabilitation and manual therapies related project. Students will be introduced to the methodological features used to control bias in experimental studies and to the analytical tools used to interpret the data collected.
Module code: SPOR40957
This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of pre-treatment client screening, which may include, postural assessment, anthropometric testing and subjective screening. Students will learn a range of sports massage techniques and how to apply these safely and effectively to different case scenarios throughout the module. On completion of this module students are eligible for external massage insurance for them to gain paid clinical work.
Module code: SPOR40967
This module will build upon the material taught at level 4 on the reviewing scientific literature module. Students will be introduced to more advanced ways of searching for literature, screening articles for eligibility using pre-specified criteria, extracting data in a standardised way, and appraising the studies for their risk of bias. Students will undertake their own review during this module using the skills that have been taught on a topic pertinent to injury rehabilitation and manual therapies.
Module code: SPOR50933
This module will enable you to utilise a strong underpinning knowledge of anatomy, pathology, epidemiology and aetiology to assess vertebral pathology / injury in an athlete. Active and passive range of movement assessment, muscle testing and special / ligament tests will be learned and practiced throughout the semester as part of a non-prescriptive clinical approach to injury assessment. You will develop clinical reasoning, clinical skills and differential diagnosis skills in order to make informed decisions in your injury assessment practice.
Module code: SPOR50934
This module will enable you to utilise a strong underpinning knowledge of anatomy, pathology, epidemiology and aetiology to assess peripheral joints with a view to assessing sports injuries in an athlete. Active and passive range of movement assessment, muscle testing and special / ligament tests will be learned and practiced throughout the semester as part of a non-prescriptive clinical approach to injury assessment. You will develop clinical reasoning, clinical skills and differential diagnosis skills in order to make informed decisions in your injury assessment practice.
Module code: SPOR50931
The module builds upon the material taught at level 4 on the conducting research module. Students will be introduced to randomisation, controls, allocation concealment, blinding and sample size requirements in order to minimise bias. Students will be required to plan, conduct, analyse and report the findings of a project related to injury rehabilitation and manual therapy. Where possible the principles of conducting rigorous research will be taught in a practical applied way so that students also gain an appreciation for the impact of implement specific components of research design.
Module code: SPOR50929
To understand how to support an athlete or group of athletes as an exercise physiologist, you need to understand about how the various systems of the body, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular, and metabolic systems, function and respond to a bout of exercise and a period of training. We can assess the athlete in the lab and in the field using things like V¿O2max tests, lactate performance tests, maximal intensity exercise tests, body composition analysis and flexibility measures. As part of this module, you will, therefore, also gain and develop your practical and technical skills in carrying out and evaluating such tests, as well as how to collect, analyse and interpret the data so that feedback can be given to the athlete/ athletes.
Module code: SPOR40974
This module will equip you to understand the response the body has to injury. It will help you to guide your rehabilitation based on tissue healing and you will have a strong understanding of the different treatment modalities that can be utilised as a Sports Therapist. You will be efficient at writing and delivering rehabilitation programmes to clients with neuromusculoskeletal pathologies.
Module code: SPOR50930
This module introduces you to the concepts of nutrition as they apply to general health and wellbeing as well as performance for the competing athlete. You will learn the role of macronutrients, micronutrients and fluid balance in the diet and their subsequent effect on athletic performance whilst exploring recent developments in nutritional research. In groups, you will design and implement an experiment that assesses the efficacy, using appropriate statistical analyses, of popular nutritional and/or ergogenic aids whilst addressing the confounding factors that diet may have on the effectiveness of these supplements
Module code: SPOR50952
This module aims to develop students knowledge and understanding in the planning, conduct and reporting of scientific research. Students will conduct a research project where they identify a topic for research, design and conduct an appropriate study, analyse and interpret data they have collected and write and submit a report in line with the Sport and Exercise format for dissertations.Aligned with this dissertation/project students will also have to produce a project proposal (including ethical approval and risk assessment when appropriate), which will outline the main background, methods, and evaluation strategies.Finally, based upon their dissertation/project and final year study, students will undertake a viva in which they outline how the current module (and other modules and experiences in their final year) have supported their transferable skills and readiness for the world of work.This flexible module enables students to choose an award relevant topic and type of assignment which is best suited to their current areas of interest and career aspirations.
Module code: SPOR60958
This module will equip you to seek and attend a variety of different work placements allowing you to gain as much industry experience as possible. You will have the opportunity to work with our existing work placement partners but also our SUST Clinic which is located at the University. An exciting and rewarding module that will lead you into the world of work.
Module code: SPOR60960
This module has been developed in response to the growing and aging population in which there is an increasing prevalence of non-communicable disease and co-morbidities. This module will provide students with the knowledge and understanding to prescribe exercise to prevent and manage patients with non-communicable diseases such as chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Module code: SPOR60957
This module aims to develop an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and application of peripheral and vertebral mobilisation techniques.Students will review current literature published on mobilisation techniques (including Maitland and Mulligan) which can be used to treat a range of peripheral and vertebral pathologies. Students will then be required to transfer the theory into practice by applying the range of mobilisations to peripheral and vertebral case scenarios.
Module code: SPOR60959
112-120 UCAS Tariff points
A two-year foundation degree in Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies is available for applicants who do not have the appropriate entry qualifications for direct entry to the degree level course. After successful completion of the two-year FdSc Rehabilitation and Manual therapies course, students who meet the pre-requisites can top-up to our Sports Therapy BSc (or other Sport and Exercise BSc top up courses).
We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.
Discover why Elanor chose our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree - and how beneficial she feels our on-campus Sports Therapy Clinic is for her progression.
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The course utilises a range of industry-leading technologies and facilities to provide outstanding educational experiences. Our specialist sports therapy facilities include a brand new Telehealth Hub (enabling students to develop their skills in digital sport, exercise and healthcare), teaching clinic, rehabilitation zone and student-led SUST Clinic.
Our students are taught, and gain valuable hands-on experience, in our specialist Sports Therapy facilities which include a teaching clinic, rehabilitation zone, telehealth hub and our student-led SUST Clinic.
The Gait Analysis Laboratory within the Biomechanics Facility consists of motion capture and associated software, force platforms, digital video camera and associated kinematic analysis software and plantar pressure measurement system. Our facilities allow for teaching, learning support and research.
We have specialist laboratories in Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Therapy, Sports Psychology, Sport and Exercise Physiology and IT labs with specialist software such as Dartfish and Tacklesport.
Our Sport and Exercise students have access to our on-campus sports centre and gym which features MATRIX fitness equipment, 3G pitches and a sports hall.
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Find out more about our Body Composition Lab.
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Find out more about our Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre.
Once graduated you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions which allows you to enter careers with clients such as; amateur and elite sports personnel, geriatric and paediatric patients and individuals with non-communicable diseases.
There are a number of career paths you could pursue, these include but are not limited to;
All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.
Rosiemae has always had an interest in sports therapy and believes Staffs was the perfect option for her.
Our sessions are a mixture of theoretical learning and practical case scenarios in modest groups of up to 16, which means you are more readily supported with your studies and allows you to engage easily within the sessions.
Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark
In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills); written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy); academic writing (including how to reference); research skills; critical thinking and understanding arguments; and revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).
Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.
Cameron explains why our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree was the natural choice for him.
Your study time will consist of class contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements.
When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.
Our lecturing staff are all passionate professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the teaching and learning on the degree is inspiring, challenging and accessible to all students. Our staff have all worked in industry; field, clinical and research based which allows them to bring their first-hand experiences to teaching. Whether that be emergency trauma on a football pitch, a particularly complex injury case or the chance to be involved with your lecturer’s latest data collection for research.
Senior Lecturer
Rebecca is course lead and a senior lecturer in Sports Therapy. Since graduating in 2014 from Staffordshire University with a degree in Sports Therapy she has worked in football, ran her own sports injury clinic alongside lecturing.
Edward is a graduate Sports Therapist and researcher. He specialises in exercise in people with non-communicable diseases, specifically the effects of exercise in women diagnosed with breast cancer throughout the stages of their care continuum.
For the course starting on 25 September 2023 the tuition fees are:
UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.
**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.
International students: Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course, as long as you complete it in the normal time-frame (i.e. no repeat years or breaks in study).
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.
For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by visiting: www.gov.uk
As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.
There are loads of useful facilities at the University that are used during lectures. The BSc Sports Therapy course is an interesting engaging course that is practical and academic. The lectures are amazing and always there to help. At the University there is a student Sports Therapy Clinic where we can gain experience with the help of our lectures. This is great as you get to see injuries first hand. Also, within the final year of this course you will have to complete external placement hours. This is another opportunity to gain an insight into the occupation which I am looking forward to next year. There are loads of useful facilities at the University that are used during lectures. The University has the sports therapy clinic rooms, biomechanics lab which is incorporated into assignments and physiological testing labs. The library is also a great facility which also has staff on hand to help with academic support.
There are loads of useful facilities at the University that are used during lectures.
The BSc Sports Therapy course is an interesting engaging course that is practical and academic. The lectures are amazing and always there to help.
At the University there is a student Sports Therapy Clinic where we can gain experience with the help of our lectures. This is great as you get to see injuries first hand. Also, within the final year of this course you will have to complete external placement hours. This is another opportunity to gain an insight into the occupation which I am looking forward to next year.
There are loads of useful facilities at the University that are used during lectures. The University has the sports therapy clinic rooms, biomechanics lab which is incorporated into assignments and physiological testing labs. The library is also a great facility which also has staff on hand to help with academic support.
The facilities for sports therapy are amazing. I work within the student run Sports Therapy Clinic and am enjoying every minute which I spend working in there and developing my knowledge and experience with external clients. It definitely makes me look forward to graduating and developing a career as a sports therapist.
From a very young age, I’ve always wanted to be a physio and help people – it's always been part of me and in my blood to be able to help people go back to how they were and better. In sports therapy you’re able to help people go from somebody who doesn’t believe in themselves, to somebody who makes it and beyond.
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